We have stated before that the Bible says there are certain needs that we all seek to fill:
1. Being loved, being accepted. A feeling of belonging.
2. To feel safe, to have some understanding and control of what goes on in our
life. A feeling of security.
3. To have a purpose, being important to something or somebody. Feeling
significant.
And those needs should all be met through God and your relationship with Him!
 Of course, the Bible is filled with verses describing God and Jesus as Lord and
Creator and Savior and King…
 …but there are literally hundreds of verses that discuss how God is to also provide
for these 3 basic needs in our lives.
 Tonight I am just going to read a couple of my favorite verses from each category
 Love / A Sense Of Belonging
 Jeremiah 31: 3
 John 15: 9 - 11
 Security / Safety
 Proverbs 14: 26
 Hebrews 13: 5 - 6
 Purpose / Significance
 Psalm 57: 2
 Ephesians 2: 10
Notice in the verses above we have a role to play as well. We are promised love, eternal
security and a significant role to play in God’s kingdom as long as we fear / respect God,
call out to Him in prayer and try to obey His commandments.
 Sometimes we don’t realize God promises to support us in these 3 important
areas and sometimes we don’t get the support because we are not doing our part.
 Relying on ANYTHING or ANYBODY other than GOD to meet your needs will fail and
lead to sin.
 Challenge For The Week:
Which of the 3 main needs do you struggle with the most personally?
Why do you think that is?
Commit to searching and reading the Bible each day to help you overcome that
struggle!
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